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Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND
| Silver | 1.15 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Serbia (medieval) |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Stephen Uroš IV Dušan the Mighty (Стефан Урош IV Душан) (1346-1355) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1355 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1217-1459) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dusan at left and Helen of Bulgaria at right standing facing, both crowned and holding cruciform scepter in outer hand and long patriarchal cross between them
Lettering: IPOR STAN-ELIN IPAS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Dimnik-Dobrinic, Slavic, 6.1.12, p.172 variant (reverse legend STEFANVS IPATOR-ELENA IPATRIX)Notes: Dimnik-Dobrinic states there are legend variants. Dusan married Helen on Easter in 1332.
http://www.serbianmedievalcoins.com/King-Dusan.php
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Stefan Uroš IV Dušan ND (1346-1355) from Serbia (medieval) made of Silver weighing 1.15 g is that it features an image of King Stefan Uroš IV Dušan on one side and a depiction of the Serbian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of King Dušan, who is considered one of the most important rulers in Serbian history, known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Serbian Empire.
